I have always been happy to dress my children in high-quality and often more expensive clothes. I was also able to pass them on or pass them on as they still look great even after being washed several times. I can therefore only advise all parents-to-be to invest in a few high-quality wool or cashmere basics for the winter.

Winter can be a wonderful but also challenging time for new parents. Above all, it is important that the baby has enough warm clothing, as babies are not yet able to regulate their body temperature well and cool down quickly. They also come from a warm womb and are used to a temperature of 38°C. The room temperature is between 20 and 23 degrees, so babies are cold even at room temperature. In this article, I would therefore like to look at the most important components of basic baby equipment for winter.

Buying the right size

Newborn babies weigh on average between 3,200 g and 3,600 g at birth - the perfect clothing size is 50/56. You don't need much in this size, but you should have a few items of clothing that will keep your baby warm and comfortable to start with.

This is especially important if you are a first-time parent:

1. You won't usually be undressing and changing your baby several times a day.
2. Babies aren't dirty, they don't sweat, they don't spit up from morning to night and their nappies don't leak all the time.
3. You will probably be given a few items of clothing or inherit them from friends. So concentrate on the essential and warming basics to start with.

Where can I find high quality products?

For a winter baby, it's worth investing in high quality natural materials like wool, wool- silk, cashmere and organic cotton. After spending nine months growing in the warm, protected environment of your womb, your baby is still learning to regulate their body temperature. During the colder months, wool is the perfect first layer. It keeps your baby warm, while remaining breathable and naturally regulating temperature.

Knitwear can be bought slightly oversized, stretches naturally and grows with your baby, making it wearable for 6 to 12 months.

Throughout this checklist, I've included my favourite brands, all tested and loved by my own children: Joha, Engel, Petit Bateau, Halfen, HVID, MP Denmark, Papa Lobster, Hessnatur and Travolinchen.

My personal favourite is Joha. Their wool and wool silk basics are beautiful, durable and reasonably priced. The bodysuits can even be washed at 40°C on the wool cycle, which makes them especially practical for everyday family life.

Here's my curated newborn essentials checklist with everything you need to get started, and nothing you don't.